THUNDER BAY – SPORTS – Jylisa Williams was on her torrid pace once again, this time scoring 31 points to lead the Thunderwolves to a 75-58 win over the Brock Badgers.
But it was far from a one-woman show, as Lakehead’s bench stepped up, along with the rest of the starters to propel the ‘Wolves (6-3) into first place in the OUA Central division.
Lakehead started off strong, scoring 20 points in the first quarter, but would have the Badgers crank up the defense. The ‘Wolves would do the same, and the teams drew even after 20 minutes, 30-30.
The third quarter would be the beginning of Brock’s undoing, as Lakehead put up 21 points and limited Brock to 7 points, 5 of them late in the quarter from Alexandra Symonds.
The two teams traded baskets for most of the fourth quarter as Brock tried their best, but had no answer for Williams, who finished with 31 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals.
Katelyn Andrea had a complete game, scoring 10 with 9 rebounds and 6 assists, and fellow front court Essa Jacobsen was 8-of-9 from the field for 16 points. Corina Bruni, the OUA’s leader in assists, made 9 on Saturday.
Katelyn Zen came off the bench to grab 8 rebounds and score 4 points in 18 minutes of work.
Rookie Melissa Tatti was impressive for the Badgers, scoring 18, while post Katie Harpur scored 10 points with 7 rebounds.
Coach Jon Kreiner stated, “Our third quarter was the difference in the game. We were great in the second and third defensively and moved the ball well on offence distributing 22 team assists with four players in double figures. Corina Bruni did a great job getting the offense going while Katelyn Andrea once again stepped up with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Jylisa Williams is getting so much attention defensively and still finding ways to score and find her teammates and we have learned how to play off her.”
Lakehead goes on the road next weekend to play the Carleton and Ottawa.
